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Video of the Week – With a little help from my friends

When Jane Booty from Stone Real Estate In Castle Hill decided to sell her house, …
New home sales surge

The lure of $25,000 caused a surge of new home sales in December as buyers rushed to qualify for the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grant. …
Lifting lockdown leads to record Victorian house prices: REIV

The median house price in Victoria has recorded its largest increase since 2000, …
Hobart and regional Victorian homes lead the nation in profit-making sales

Hobart had the highest rate of profit-making re-sales of all capital cities over the September quarter, …
Owner occupier resurgence offers a positive outlook for 2021

The total value of new loan commitments for housing and the value of owner occupier home loan commitments both reached record highs in November 2020, …
Virtual inspections see Brisbane market momentum continue

Brisbane’s lockdown did not stop house-hunters keen to inspect property last weekend with many switching to a virtual platform. …
Hemsworth brothers’ Malibu mansion sells for US$4.9 million

A Malibu home that was owned jointly by Luke, Liam and Chris Hemsworth just sold for $4.9 million. …
Franchises announce team changes to cater to hot Gold Coast market

Demand for property on the Gold Coast has seen an expansion of the Ray White Runaway Bay Group, …
How would you market this ’60s party mansion?

The former party mansion of mafia girlfriend and America's sweetheart, Phyllis McGuire is on the market, …
Amazon sets out to create affordable communities

Amazon has announced a Housing Equity Fund to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable housing units. …
Lifestyle demand sees rental prices surge

A surge in Aussies moving to lifestyle destinations is causing a hike in rents, …
Gold Coast development shows no signs of slowing

The Gold Coast off the plan property market is continuing its stunning run into January, …

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Opinion

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Scott BatemanJanuary 17, 2021

How to master strategic thinking in real estate: Scott Bateman

For more than 20 years I’ve been involved in sales across various industries and there’s a question I’ve asked every team I’ve worked with during this time which is (almost) always guaranteed to result in stunned silence – “what do you do that your competitors would admit they can’t or… …
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Josh SymonsJanuary 12, 2021

Resilience is a business opportunity: Josh Symons

Like most people, I started the year thinking positively about what was ahead of me. I had just become a father for the first time, …
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Shane KemptonJanuary 11, 2021

Turning fear into fuel: Shane Kempton

EVERY JOURNEY STARTS with a single step. But often it's that first step that seems the most daunting. Shane Kempton recalls his start in the industry and gives some welcome advice on how to overcome any fears that may be crippling you. …
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Tiffany BowtellJanuary 8, 2021

5 New Year’s resolutions to supercharge your rent roll in 2021

Most real estate business owners want to grow their rent roll. Not just to pay the bills, but to produce profits while their long-term goal is to build the asset for retirement, …
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Hannah GillJanuary 8, 2021

Why collaboration is essential in property management

The concept of collaboration is not new, but we find that it’s regularly overlooked by industries looking to enhance an existing business model. …
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#teameliteJanuary 7, 2021

Five prospecting tips for 2021

Prospecting is an ever-popular topic  in the real estate community, especially right now when we are all brimming with new goals and enthusiasm for the year ahead.But according to Dan Spencer, …
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Latest from the Podcast

The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthJanuary 15, 2021

Challenging the status quo: Mina Radhakrishnan

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Mina Radhakrishnan talks about :Different and its tech-focussed approach to property management, how the property management industry will change in the future and :Different’s plans to work with agencies. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthJanuary 8, 2021

How to sell 100 properties a year: Will Ainsworth

In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Will Ainsworth shares his tips on maintaining momentum and selling 100 properties a year …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthDecember 18, 2020

Generation next: Matt and Luke Lahood

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Matt and Luke Lahood discuss family, how the younger generation helped the industry adapt to the changes of COVID-19 and why this Christmas will be a very different real estate event. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthDecember 15, 2020

The 2020 property market in perspective: Dr Nicola Powell

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Domain senior research analyst, Dr Nicola Powell shares her expert insight into the 2020 property market. …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthDecember 11, 2020

Patience, purpose, and pipeline: How Jason Roach secured success

In this episode, Jason Roach shares the story of how he came to be in real estate and his tips for prospecting, …
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean

Cassandra CharlesworthDecember 4, 2020

How to empower your team for growth: Sunil Kumar

Sunil Kumar is the founder and CEO of Reliance Real Estate – a brand which is renowned for fast-paced growth driven by an ethos of empowerment. …
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From the Editor - Samantha McLean

Prospecting and Listing

Samantha McLeanAugust 25, 2020

The ultimate guide to real estate prospecting resources

We have trawled the Elite Agent archive, as well as the entire living history of the internet, to present both golden oldies and new thinking to help you gain inspiration in your real estate prospecting. …
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Real Estate Industry News

Samantha McLeanJuly 1, 2020

Thodey report recommends land tax, not stamp duty

NSW stamp duty should be replaced by land tax, according to a recommendation of the Thodey Report, which was released today. …
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Real Estate Industry News

Samantha McLeanMay 19, 2020

Property industry can help kickstart economic recovery

Australia's leaders have taken decisive action in response to coronavirus which has protected Australians from the terrible health outcomes seen in other countries. …
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Samantha McLeanMay 13, 2020

COVID-19 Trends and impacts

This video is part of the Transform 2020 series of videos which talks about: COVID-19 - extreme change, but where are the opportunities for real estate agents, …
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Samantha McLeanMay 3, 2020

Emphasis on communication

When the realities of COVID-19 hit, REA Group had to respond quickly. The company’s priority was to support its people and customers while getting behind the real estate industry to navigate through this global pandemic. …
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Samantha McLeanApril 20, 2020

The ultimate guide for remote working and managing remote teams

COVID-19 has meant that we all need to get used to working from home, even if we've never done it before. …
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Feature Interviews

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#teameliteJanuary 20, 2021

Taking a chance: Eoghan Murphy

An ambitious agent at Kollosche, Eoghan Murphy stepped away for a moment of fun on Love Island Australia 2019. …
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Reality TV

#teameliteJanuary 19, 2021

Career investment: Aleks Markovic

“I think for me, it’s the people aspect,” says Aleks Markovic, on why real estate appeals to her. “Having that ability to always be interacting with clients every day, …
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Reality TV

#teameliteJanuary 18, 2021

Building a business: Scot Fuller

Regardless of your area of real estate, you may find Scot's face familiar. “I never, ever planned on getting into real estate,” Scot Fuller insists, …
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Cassandra CharlesworthJanuary 17, 2021

The power of relationships: Conor Canning

Last year Tasmanian real estate agent Conor Canning stole our hearts as part of the ultimate love story on the reality TV show Bachelor in Paradise. …
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Kylie DulhuntyJanuary 14, 2021

Clients for life: Lauren Moore

This year is shaping up to be a bumper one for Lauren Moore. The Brisbane buyer’s agent has more than $30 million worth of property to find for her clients and, …
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Kylie DulhuntyJanuary 13, 2021

The future of real estate video: customer interaction

Before being crowned the winner of Accelerate 2020, LJ Hooker Devonport principal Michael Ziegler was camera shy. He couldn't find time to film, …
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Kylie DulhuntyJanuary 6, 2021

It takes two: Charlie and Tori Lund

Just like Batman and Robin, Sonny and Cher, and Thelma and Louise, The Agency’s Charlie and Tori Lund are nothing short of a dynamic duo. …
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Kylie DulhuntyDecember 21, 2020

How to foster winning transactions: Ewan Morton

All the tricky tactics, smart strategy and fancy dialogue in the world won’t help you sell real estate if your clients don’t trust you, …
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Kylie DulhuntyDecember 18, 2020

30 minutes with… Slider Guy

Hot on the heels of being named the World Real Estate Federation’s best agent for the sixth year in a row, …
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Nick BrownDecember 18, 2020

Hit the reset button: Nick Brown

Being a property manager has likely never been tougher than it was in 2020. Nick Brown takes a look at what you can do to reset, …
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Feature Interviews

Kylie DulhuntyDecember 16, 2020

Ashlea Merlo: A collaborative approach

It’s outside business hours and Ashlea Merlo is showing a prospective tenant through a property at Manly, on Sydney’s northern beaches. …
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Feature Interviews

Kylie DulhuntyDecember 15, 2020

William Bonnici: Unstoppable success

In fact, it’s the cornerstone of his business, First National Bonnici & Associates, in Wodonga, in north east Victoria. An agent with 15 years experience in real estate, …
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EPM: Case Studies

Kylie DulhuntyDecember 3, 2020

Eleni Roumanous: Reversal of fortunes

An industry veteran with 25 years in the property management sector, Eleni Roumanous is as passionate about growing her rent roll and her PM team today as she was on her first day in the job. …
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August 19, 2020

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July 28, 2020

Off the leash and on the lease – the pros and cons of pets in rentals
July 23, 2020

Turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s road map

Listing and Marketing

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Anton BabkovJanuary 5, 2021

Fresh ideas to revive an old listing without asking for more VPA: Anton Babkov

Even though it's a seller's market, there are ways you can get more eyeballs to your listings without breaking the bank. …
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November 18, 2020

The art of negotiation – find their motivation
November 11, 2020

How Victoria’s #1 agent sold through Stage 4 lockdown
October 1, 2020

Early Access

Real Estate Tech and Social

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News RoomDecember 22, 2020

Robo-pets: A new breed of fur baby

If having a pet just isn't practical for your lifestyle, could a robotic companion be the next best thing? For many reasons, …
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December 1, 2020

How to get more five star Google reviews and build your business
November 26, 2020

Handling negative social media reviews
September 20, 2020

New survey tool reveals industry benchmarks and identifies opportunity

Leadership

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Anton BabkovDecember 9, 2020

Struck down by tinselitis? Here’s what to do

A serious case of “tinselitis” is about to sweep the nation. It happens every year, when the last of the Halloween candy is cleared from the shelves to make way for Pavlova Magic and extra large, …
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December 8, 2020

The four Cs of leadership in a crisis: Leanne Pilkington
October 6, 2020

Leading a franchise during a pandemic
September 20, 2020

Michael Sheargold expands leadership toolkit with Coach the Coach